Mindfulness
Introvert or Extrovert?
(May 26, 2022) Which one are you? The terms introvert and extrovert are often used in casual conversation, and many people identify with one or the other. These terms, while used frequently, can be misused or misunderstood. So, what does it mean to be an introvert or an extrovert? An introvert is someone who gets…
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The Power of Humor
(April 19, 2022) “Laughter is the best medicine” What does this phrase mean? Laughter in and of itself can’t cure colds, broken limbs, or kidney disease. So why do we say that laughter is “medicine”? Often, though not always, what we mean is that humor makes us feel better. Humor is an important tool in…
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Talking To Teens About Mental Health
(March 29, 2022) We need to talk to teens about mental health because teens need to know they can take charge of their own mental health. According to the national institute of mental health (NIMH) in 2020, 31.9% of adolescents experience some type of anxiety disorder with 8.3% of them being severe. NIMH also reported…
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3 Tips to Self-Compassion
(February 2, 2022) Are you inwardly suffering? There are days when we do not want anyone to notice or sit with us through our suffering. We just want to be left alone, because we feel it is too big, too small, or just embarrassing. Maybe it is a moral, relational, work, schooling, or parenting fail. …
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Grateful & Thankful
(November 15, 2021) Incorporating Gratitude into Your Thanksgiving Season When Joe Gardner, a fictional character in the Disney movie, ‘Soul’, finally achieves his biggest life goals, he is left feeling a little empty. He doesn’t understand why he doesn’t feel 100% satisfied, and why he doesn’t feel eternal happiness. This sounds familiar to many of…
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Problem Solving Skills for Kids
(August 16, 2021) Problem Solving is an Important Skill According to biglifejournal.com, when faced with a challenge, kids with problem solving skills manage their emotions, think creatively and persist until they find a solution. Kids who are able to solve problems on their own tend to be happier, more confident and more independent. All things…
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Academic Burnout
(August 4, 2021) Whether you’ve experienced it personally or not, the mention of burnout usually brings out a sense of dread. Those who have yet to start their careers may be less familiar with the concept or feeling, even if they recognize the term. Burnout is classically considered an occupational phenomenon by the World Health…
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Assembling Your Coping Toolkit
(August 2, 2021) Let’s start with what the coping toolkit is: Therapists and other mental health professionals often talk about the “toolkit” or “toolbox”. The purpose of this coping toolkit is to help with anxiety or depression symptoms. This is a wonderful metaphor if you know what it means and how to use it appropriately. …
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Anxiety or Panic?
(July 23, 2021) What is this feeling? Anxiety or panic can strike at any age. It can be especially hard to handle and cope with for children or teens. The gut wrenching feeling slowly moving its way into your throat; making it hard to breathe, think, feel, or even speak. The big questions are always: …
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Tips for Taking Control of Your Sleep
(July 22, 2021) What is “Revenge Sleep”? I recently read an article in the Washington Post entitled, “Tips to stop ‘revenge bedtime procrastination.’” I was fascinated that yet another side effect of the recent pandemic has led to something harmful to our health. Time and time again, we are inundated with news reports and magazine…
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